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Obituary for Charles Frank Hoffman

Charles Frank "Bud" Hoffman, 92, of Romulus, Michigan passed away on December 11, 2016. Charles was born January 12, 1924 in Romulus, Michigan. Devoted husband of the late Betty Jean Hoffman.

Charles enjoyed working on cars and tractors and riding Harley motorcycles. He served in the United States Navy and was also a member of the Romulus Fire Department for over 20 years.

To cherish his memory he leaves one son, Robert (Nancy) Hoffman of Northville; three daughters, JoAnn (George) Svireff of Byron; Gloria (Don) Schroeder of Brooklyn, and Jean (Pat) Markus of Saline; one sister, Eleanor Robertson of Elma; fifteen grandchildren and thirty-one great-grandchildren.

Charles was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Charles Hoffman and Ella (Bolinski) Hoffman; his wife Betty Jean (Pillsbury) Hoffman; and two sisters, Mildred Baas and Florence Oestreich.

Friends may gather from 1:00pm to 8:00pm on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at Crane Funeral Home, 36885 Goddard Rd., Romulus, Michigan, 48174 (Ph. 734-941-9200). Funeral service will take place at 11:00 am, Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at Crane Funeral Home, with Rev. William Kren of Dearborn Congregational Church officiating. Interment will be at Michigan Memorial Park, with Military Honor Guard.

Those who wish may contribute to the American Heart Association and/or The Alzheimer’s Association. Online guests may leave condolences, share a photo, or light a memorial candle by visiting www.cranefuneralhome.net.